Onion Pasta Bella Yield: 12 Servings
8 medium Idaho-E. Oregon onions 6 large Sweet bell peppers, assorted colors, seeded and sliced 6 Tbsp. Olive oil 6 large Tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/4 Cup Garlic, minced 4 tsp. Oregano, dried 2 tsp. Medium-grind black pepper 4-1/2 lbs. cooked Bite-size pasta, such as cavatappi, fusilli, penne, rigatoni, rotelli or gemelli, boiled al dente, drained 1-1/2 Cups Fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped or shredded 2 lbs. Mozzarella cheese (use fresh style if desired), 1/2-inch dice 3 Cups Parmesan or romano cheese, grated Method Cut 1/2-inch of the tops of the onions and slightly trim root ends. Bloom onions in onion bloom machine. Turn onions on their sides and cut 1/2 inch off bases to release "petals." Petals should be individual pieces. Saute onion petals with bell pepper strips in oil over high heat, about 5 minutes until tender-crisp and sweet. Add tomatoes, garlic, oregano and pepper to pan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes to blend flavors. To order, toss 6 oz. (2 cups) of hot pasta with 1-1/2 cups vegetable mixture. Add 2 Tbsp. basil, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with additional basil and cheese if desired ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PASTA-RECIPE/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PASTA-RECIPE/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:pasta-recipe-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:pasta-recipe-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: pasta-recipe-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/